Egypt Shore Excursions
Private, perfectly-timed tours from Egypt's four cruise gateways — Safaga, Sokhna, Port Said and Alexandria — straight to the Pyramids, Luxor and beyond, and back to your ship on time.
Shore excursions for cruises stopping in Egypt
When your cruise drops anchor on Egypt's coast, the clock starts — and a well-planned shore excursion is the difference between glimpsing the country and truly seeing it. Travel Joy runs private, English-guided day trips from all four of Egypt's cruise gateways: Safaga and Sokhna on the Red Sea, and Port Said and Alexandria on the Mediterranean.
Every itinerary is timed around your ship's arrival and all-aboard, with private air-conditioned transport, skip-the-line entry where available, and a licensed Egyptologist who knows exactly how to make a port day count. Choose your port below to see the tours that fit your stopover.
Recommended Egypt shore excursions
Hand-picked excursions from across the four ports — every tour is private and timed to your ship.
The Great Pyramid of Giza, a focal point of this two-day private tour from Port Said, stands an astonishing 455 feet tall even today. Your expert Egyptologist…
The sheer scale of the Great Pyramid, even from a distance, truly takes one's breath away. Our private day trip from Sokhna brings you directly to this ancient…
Venture beyond the Red Sea coast on an exclusive day trip from Safaga Port to explore two of ancient Egypt's most magnificent and exceptionally preserved…
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From the bustling, modern port of Port Said, we'll whisk you away to a world thousands of years in the making. This express day trip is carefully designed for…
For those seeking a genuine immersion beyond the usual tourist paths, this Super Safari from Safaga Port offers a deep dive into Egypt's Eastern Desert. We'll…
With the sun warming your face, you're already feeling that distinct Red Sea breeze as our comfortable transfer brings you from Safaga Port directly to our…
Which Egypt cruise port reaches what?
A quick comparison of Egypt's four cruise ports, the main destination each one reaches, and how long the transfer takes each way.
| Cruise port | Sea | Main destination | Drive (each way) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safaga Port | Red Sea | Luxor | about 3 hours each way across the Eastern Desert | Full-day Luxor excursions; overnight calls add Cairo & the Pyramids |
| Sokhna Port | Red Sea | Cairo & Giza | about 2 to 2.5 hours each way via the Cairo–Suez highway | The closest Red Sea port to Cairo — perfect for a single day at the Pyramids |
| Port Said | Mediterranean | Cairo | about 2.5 to 3 hours each way to Cairo | Full-day Cairo, or an overnight call combining Cairo and Alexandria |
| Alexandria Port | Mediterranean | Alexandria & Cairo | Alexandria sights are minutes from the pier; Cairo & Giza are about 3 hours each way | Explore Greco-Roman Alexandria on the spot, or make a full-day run to the Pyramids |
Prefer a full Egypt journey?
If your trip extends beyond the cruise, explore our private multi-day Egypt tour packages.
The Great Pyramid of Giza, built for King Khufu, stood as the world's tallest man-made structure for over 3,800 years. On this 7-day tour, our expert…
As the desert sun dipped below the Giza Plateau, casting long shadows across the ancient stones, your family stood in awe of the Pyramids and the Sphinx – a…
Giza, where the monumental pyramids pierce the sky, stands as a testament to the ingenuity of an ancient civilization. Your 8-day private Easter tour begins…
From Cairo's bustling, modern metropolis, we'll quickly dive into the serene, monumental grandeur crafted millennia ago along the Nile. This 6-day expedition…
This refined five-day exploration of Cairo and Luxor is crafted for the discerning traveler who values deep historical insight alongside luxurious comfort.…
As the Cairo sun begins to chase away the morning mist, your dedicated Egyptologist guide, waiting just outside your hotel, readies you for an exploration of…
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Top attractions in Egypt
- 1Great Sand Sea
- 2Giza Pyramids
- 3The Colored Canyon
- 4Great Sphinx of Giza
- 5Salah El Din Citadel
- 6Ras Mohammed National Park
- 7Coptic Cairo
- 8Temple of Hatshepsut
- 9The Old Egyptian Museum
- 10Unfinished Obelisk
- 11El Dahar
- 12Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- 13Giza Solar Boat Museum
- 14Sharm El Sheikh Old Market
- 15Hurghada Marina
- 16The Grand Egyptian Museum
- 17Abu Simbel Temples
- 18Greco-Roman Museum
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